Security Analyst
The Security Analyst monitors, detects, and responds to cybersecurity threats and incidents. This role analyses security logs, investigates alerts, and implements security measures to protect organisational assets.
What Does a Security Analyst Do?
Respond to security incidents within defined SLAs, maintain comprehensive threat monitoring, and reduce false positive rates through continuous tuning of detection rules.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Threat Monitoring
- Monitor security events and analyse alerts
- Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Tune detection rules to reduce false positives
Security Operations
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis
- Recommend and implement security controls
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Security Analyst needs 4 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Must-Have Skills (Advanced)
Problem Solving
AdvancedThinking Critically
Digital Fluency
AdvancedStaying Relevant
Supporting Skills
Sense Making
IntermediateThinking Critically
Self Management
IntermediateStaying Relevant
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Security Analyst requires 9 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Cyber Forensics
Level 3Operations and User Support
Coordinate the collection and preservation of evidence and analyse forensic evidence to draw inferences
Infrastructure Support
Level 3Operations and User Support
Diagnose, troubleshoot and provide end-to-end management of infrastructure disruptions or technical issues encountered by users, and plan infrastructure upgrade activities
Problem Management
Level 3Operations and User Support
Handle specific problems from diagnosis and prioritisation to the identification and implementation of solutions
Security Administration
Level 3Operations and User Support
Administer, configure and troubleshoot security programmes and mechanisms, and analyse impact of patches and updates on system and networks
Security Education and Awareness
Level 3Operations and User Support
Develop security education materials and manage delivery of security activities and programmes according to plan
Security Programme Management
Level 3Development and Implementation
Detail the security requirements for system architecture components and implement security programmes
Security Assessment and Testing
Level 2Development and Implementation
Execute vulnerability scans and conduct research on exploitation of system vulnerabilities, and interpret findings to identify security lapses
Stakeholder Management
Level 2Stakeholder and Contract Management
Identify key stakeholder relationships, needs and interests, and coordinate with stakeholders on a day-to-day basis
Threat Intelligence and Detection
Level 2Operations and User Support
Install security applications and interpret logs to detect anomalous activity, intrusions and threats
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential
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